Hi there! ✨

Are you ready for some exciting news?

We’re so thrilled to finally share the exciting updates we’ve been preparing! 😊

So let’s dive into this week’s special highlights that no film lover should miss! 💎

K-Pop Demon Hunters, the global Netflix animation phenomenon, is coming to Busan for an exclusive special screening! 💥

Get ready for hits like Soda Pop, Golden, Your Idol, and more!

Feel the energy of the sensational soundtrack that topped global charts. With the theater booming, join us to sing along together! 🎶

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a truly special program, curated by directors Bong Joon-ho and Maggie Kang, actor Gang Dong-won, novelist Eun Huigyeong, and journalist Sohn Suk-hee. Each has selected works that reflect their own unique vision — and these films will come alive on the big screen here in Busan!

Are you excited to see their picks?
Here’s a little sneak peek, a trivia quiz just for you.

Let’s see how many you can get right! 😎

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1️⃣ “Do you think one can only live for others?"

2️⃣ "Do you think one can only live for others?"

3️⃣ "Beauty often shrouds the poison within."

4️⃣ "Talking doesn’t make a person less alone."

5️⃣ “Attica! Attica! Remember Attica?”

Now, let’s see if you guessed them right!

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And the answers are!

Director BONG Joon-ho X AOYAMA Shinji’s Eureka 🚶‍♀️

Director Maggie KANG X BONG Joon-ho’s The Host 🐊

Also, special GVs will be waiting for you to join us on a cinematic expedition through the unique tastes of these cultural icons! 🎬✨

Celebrate 30 years of BIFF’s rich history with a limited-edition special stamp.

Featuring colorful posters from past editions, the unforgettable memories of our outdoor theaters, and the illustrious traces of three decades of BIFF, this special moment can now be held right in your hands!

Don’t miss this exclusive chance, available only to visitors of this year’s festival! 💌

🎭 The Line-up of BIFF's Signature Program

- Actors' House is revealed✨

Actors’ House once again takes the stage with candid conversations about their work and life behind the screen.

And the guests set to shine at the 30th BIFF are:

✨ Lee Byung Hun | the legendary figure of Korean cinema, with his profound expertise

✨ Son Ye Jin | a resonant storyteller who has left her mark across all genres

✨ Ninomiya Kazunari | a leading actor of Japanese cinema with a bold screen presence

✨ Kim Youjung | from child star to a leading actress with a style all her own, now captivating audiences across film and television.

The four actors will share personal stories from their journeys on screen across these sessions.

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to meet them - only in Busan!

👉 Fee: KRW 15,000 (all proceeds will be donated to ‘Save the Children’)

👉 Booking: For ticket details, please visit the official BIFF website.

That’s all for today…

But wait!

Last but not least, we have one more exciting news to let you know!

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We’re now officially on Letterboxd — the global film review hub for sharing and discovering films.
Browse this year’s selection, check out curated lists, and connect with film lovers around the world!

And now BIFF has its official page on Letterboxd!

Explore our official selection lists and recommendation guides - a new way to archive the festival and connect with film lovers worldwide. 🌏✨

👉 Check it out via the link here, and follow for more stories!

🌊 Now in BIFF 🌊
📌 Badge Registration
※ Dates vary by type — please check the BIFF official website for details.

📌Tickets Schedule!
※ Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Open Cinema, Midnight Passion, Actors' House, Community BIFF tickets: September 5 (Fri) 14:00 KST 

※ General Screenings tickets: Setemer 9 (Tues) 14:00 KST